LSC-Kingwood to debut ‘Steel Magnolias’

From Community Reports

Published 6:00 pm, Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Truvy’s Hair Salon is coming to Lone Star College-Kingwood as the drama department puts on its first-ever production of “Steel Magnolias” Feb. 25-28. The production will be in the SFA Performing Arts Theatre and show times are 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25-27 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 27-28.

“Steel Magnolias” was chosen for its comedy and familiarity as well as to balance out the all-male cast of the fall production “Gross Indecency.” The spring production features five students - Hannah Aldridge as Annelle, Ryann Chambers as Shelby, Heather Smith as Clairee, Megan Sorley as M’Lynn and Brittany Washington as Truvy - and one community member, Sharon Lands Sheppard as Ouiser.

“This play is purely entertaining. It has been a best-seller and award-winning since it premiered in 1987,” Eric Skiles, artistic director of theater at LSC-Kingwood, said. “This play is uplifting and celebrates the deep bonds of friendship that see us all through good times and bad times.”

Tickets to “Steel Magnolias” are $12 for general admission; $10 for seniors age 55 or older; and $5 for students, faculty and staff. For more details on the production, call 281-312-1532.